13 Things to do near Packwood, WA 98361
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Cowlitz River
Randle, Washington
5.2 miles NEA wide, deep, slow-moving stretch of the Cowlitz River near Mt. Rainier — secluded and known mostly to locals, with room to camp, kayak, and hike along the bank.
Swim
Blue Hole on the Ohanapecosh River
Packwood
6.6 miles NEA clear, cold pool on the Ohanapecosh River in La Wis Wis Campground east of Packwood, reached by a 100-yard Forest Service trail from the Hatchery Loop just above the start of the Cowlitz River.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Mount Rainer
Ashford, Washington
18.0 miles NThe most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. at 14,410 feet — an active volcano with six major rivers, subalpine wildflower meadows, ancient forest, and abundant wildlife.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Skyscraper Mountain Trail
Ashford, Washington
22.2 miles NA gorgeous day hike to 7,078-foot Skyscraper Mountain in Mount Rainier NP, with unobstructed Cascade Range views, Moraine Peak vistas, and Mystic Lake sightings from the summit.
Hike
Crystal Mountain - Base Disc Golf Course
Enumclaw, Washington
24.7 miles NA seasonal mountain disc golf course winding up and down beginner ski slopes, with occasional winds, great alpine hiking nearby, and après-disc drinks at the Snorting Elk Cellar.
Disc Golf
Eatonville Area
Palisades, Washington
32.9 miles NWSwim near Palisades, Washington
Swim
FHYR Disc Golf Course
Naches, Washington
37.9 miles EA private foothills disc golf course in the Yakima foothills near Naches — by appointment only, on school grounds, with camping available nearby at Eagle Rock Resort.
Disc Golf
Rainier East Area
Naches, Washington
37.9 miles NESwim near Naches, Washington
Swim
Ike Kinswa State Park Swim Area
Silver Creek
41.2 miles WA marked swim area at the Ike Kinswa State Park day-use beach on the Tilton River arm of Mayfield Lake near Silver Creek, Washington. Open 8 a.m. to dusk; a Discover Pass ($10/day) is required.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Green River Area
Ronald, Washington
42.6 miles NSeveral informal swimming spots in the Upper Green River east of Seattle and North Bend — a casual and scenic escape with clothing sometimes optional.
Swim
Ape Cave
Cougar, Washington
43.1 miles SWThe longest lava tube in the continental US at over two miles, carved beneath Mount St. Helens — open year-round for exploring in the Mount St. Helens National Monument south of Cougar, Washington.
Cave, Hike
Riverside Disc Golf Park
Sumner, Washington
47.5 miles NWA wooded disc golf course next to the Puyallup River in Sumner with water in play on a few holes and clear tee signs showing distances and next-tee arrows.
Disc Golf
Wind River Area
Bellingham, Washington
49.3 miles SA hot springs and cold falls combination in the Columbia River Gorge area of southern Washington — two distinct natural features not far from each other for a scenic double-header.
Swim
